Holden's conflicted feelings about women arise once again, as he struggles to interpret Sally's behavior. Even if he's right that Sally only wants to go ice- ...

After the fiasco with Sally, Holden retreats into nostalgic desires to return to childhood. In recalling his visits to the Museum of Natural History, Holden ...

The dominating theme of Chapter 17 is compatibility, or lack of it, between couples. The opening scene, the play, and the exchange at the skating rink all deal ...

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The Catcher in the Rye Chapter 17 Summary: They fool around on the way to the show, with Holden being seductive as hell.

Holden waits for Sally in the Lobby. He meets Sally and they both go to see a show called "The Lunts". Sally arrives ten minutes late yet because she looks ...

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Опубликовано: 18 авг. 2021 г.

Holden goes on a date with Sally where they see a play and go ice skating. During their date, Holden complains about "phonies" in society and feels alienated.

Sally runs into George, a student from Andover, and Holden dislikes the way she talks to George. They later go skating at Radio City.

This chapter shows Holden's severe mental depression, his separation from society in general, and his disconnection from reality.